Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-06
A Combine Against Cleveland,

A Combine Against Cleveland
For some time there have been omin
Gus movements in the ranks of the dem
ocratic party. Surprising changes have
occurred in the organization of State com
mttees and rev machines have beer
formed in several States. Conspicuous
among the latter innovations are the new
machines Of Ohio and Pennsylvania
Divisions of party have seemed imminent
resulting from various dissatisfactions IL
the ranks. New men have come into
prominence as leaders OF these division;
and the political field has been carefully
reconnoitred for some purpose that is not
yet made public. But judging from the
signs of the times all things point to one
conclusion, and that is, that combination
is being formed against Mr.. Cleveland,
for there is certain harmony in all these
movements and changes that can indicate
nothing else. Mr.. Cleveland is not un'
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vanced his lines close up to those OF the
combination, forming new machines ano
committees in the various states to oppose
it. He realizes that the old machine
which put him into power has been dis
troyed and that there is need of strong
national committee to manage the party
interests for 1888. He meets with great
difficulty, however, in procuring such
changes as seem necessary In
this organization and seems to realize
that his own chances of support are being
greatly lessened. For this reason he has
been for some time engaged in making an
underground canvass of the situation and
every inch of ground is being carefully
measured. His dspensation OF public Of
fees tor more than year has been IN the
most careful manner always with view TO
his own welfare His bold attempt to
visit St. Louis, which unfortunately for
him though justly to the organization, was
headed off by the Grand Army and his more
careless overtures to the Southern States
in the battle flag episode although blum
ders, show his anxious concern for his
continuation in office. Realizing his loss
OF support in New York his next move to
secure some Western State to add to the
Solid South still further demonstrates the
fact of his knowledge of the combination
and all the conditions connected there
with. Add to the influences OF tie combina'
ton the powers which the mugwump;
claim to possession this heightened politl
cal party has already announced through
its leader Mr.. Curtis that it is very uncer
tain that Mr.. Cleveland can again bt
elected, and there looms up quite bar
rier that threatens the denomination no
only of Mr.. Cleveland but marks line
beyond which large number of demo
Gratis refuse to pass for any purpose
There are other factors which
will enter into the problem so that it l.
impossible to predict what the outcome
will be: but there is one thing certain anc
that is. if the democratic party nomi
mates a man that it likes and approves
that man will not be Mr. Cleveland. The
question now s.will this combination tina
is being formed prove political corner o
sufficient power to control the presidential
nomination of the democratic party?
Gen. Grant once expressed it his opin
ion that If no one but soldiers remained
after the war there would be certain ant
lasting peace between the North ant
South. There seems to be much in tn,
recent reunion of the Union and Confed
crate troops at Gettysburg to show tina
Gen. Grant entertained the correct idea.
The temperance address which Mr.
Powderly has issued to the Knights o
Labor is an able and convincing argu
ment in favor of prohibition and tota
abstinence and contains truths which ar
worth the attention of every man.
will be printed and widely circulated.
The celebration of the Fourth in thi
State was never SO general as was that c
Monday The spirit and enthusiasm mani
tested were unprecedented and displaye
patriotic feeling that shows that Maine
citizens are still worthy of the birth
right which they possess.
That the prohibition movement in Texs
is not political further than is necessary
insure the success OF the temperance cause
is shown BY the action of the leaders i
excluding Ex-Gov. St. John from th
canvass of the State.
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